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Infectious disease pop quiz: Clinical challenge #4 for the ObGyn

OBG Manag. Published on November 30, 2021
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Hydrops fetalis is the most ominous complication of congenital parvovirus infection. The virus crosses the placenta and attacks red cell progenitor cells, resulting in an aplastic anemia. In addition, the virus may cause myocarditis that, in turn, may result in cardiac failure in the fetus.

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